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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,756.32, 373,528.27 and 237,174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,756.32, 373,528.27 and 237,174.78 is: 353,297.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,756.32 : 373,528.27 = 237,174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,756.32/373,528.27 = 237,174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,756.32x = 373,528.27 × 237,174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,756.32x = 88,591,485,261.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,591,485,261.03/250,756.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,297.12

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